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31 Years Old, Lower Bleph
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I just turned 31 and I am going to Dr.Yeilding of...
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I just turned 31 and I am going to Dr.Yeilding of YMD in Winter Park on December 12th for a lower blepharoplasty.
I am scared since I have never had any surgery in my life, but excited!
Still an allergy sufferer, In my early 20's I got a terrible chronic sinusitis infection that lasted nearly a month. At the time, I thought I had some other kind of illness and I ended up going to the ER since I had no health insurance. The physician diagnosed me with Chronic Sinusitus, prescribed some antibotics and eye drops, and I finally started to battle the infection that transpired from the infllammation of my sinuses.
I suspect that during that long bout of illness, my face was so swollen it pushed the little fat pads in my lower eyes out so much that after my sinus infection finally relaxed, they just couldn't return to normal. Prior to my sinus infection, I never had eye bags, and eye bags didn't appear to be hereditary as my family actually aged very well in that regard. As is likely notable in the photo to you, my lower eye bags are also quite asymmetrical.
Some days my eye bags fluctuate from looking like I stayed out too late, and some days they look like I got into a fight. As a manager of a large call center, I am tired of my staff asking me, "Did someone hit you?", "Have you been crying?", or, "Whoa, rough night, huh?" when I got a perfectly normal night of rest. '
What is doubly frustrating is when I reveal my insecurities and discuss the prospect of corrective cosmetic surgery, folks close to me say they do not see anything wrong with my looks. On one hand, I believe them. They may see me through a personal lens, and likely overlook flaws and just see me for "me". Kind of the way you may ignore your spouses mole, or scars, and see only the beautiful physical traits, and are blinded by the flaws they may have. I tend to view many others like that, focusing on their beauty rather than obvious flaws, which I wouldn't be surprised if others do..As well, beauty is in the eye the beholder, ( and, for another adage, we are our own worst critic).
Since I have gotten pretty good about posting photos with specific angles and wearing some bad-ass Smashbox concealer, some folks may think I am crazy when I explain I want to have a lower bleph. Then I just show them my photo without makeup, good lighting, or editing....and then they see what I mean.
While I am fully aware that looks are not everything, and looks fade, it would be nice to have that aspect called to my attention nearly once a week. At a "relatively young" age, I feel my lower eyes have experienced premature aging due to the physical stress my sinus infections pose.
I think that I have researched this for so long, and "paid my dues" mulling over whether or not it is worth it to invest in my physical form and perception of beauty that, it is time. Through all the time I have spent looking inward debating, "Am I such a vain person?" I have come to the conclusion that you don't have to explain to anyone why you are going through with your surgery, and, it doesn't make you a "bad person" to invest in yourself, and, you shouldn't feel bad for caring about your appearance if it is a realistic possibility you can alter it in a positive way, even, if it is an extreme situation such as going under the knife versus putting on a little eyeshadow.
I have waited a long to commit to surgery as I didn't want to just trust any doctor to touch my face with a scalp, or, a laser- which is the technique Dr.Yielding uses! I had various consultations from other plastic surgeons in Orlando who perform blepharoplasty, but none that had her same set of accreditation or portfolio of results. It does not hurt that her staff and office are also quite amazing, so far, along my journey.
Dr.Yielding is an ocuplastic surgeon and ophthalmologist, and board certified. It makes me feel more confident to know that I am in capable hands of not just a surgeon that has studied plastic surgery, but an MD that has a true breadth of understanding to eye anatomy specifically, so my eyesight may be protected and I may get some of the best results.
Surgery is scheduled for nearly a month out and now I am reading everything I can about recovery. I think I most afraid of the anesthesia, as my Dr. uses propofol for a twilight sedation (I don't like feeling out of control or "high"). Dr.Yielding assured me that her anesthesiologist monitors her patient closely, provides an oxygen mask, and chooses propofol rather than general anesthesia so her patients can breathe on their own, and recover more quickly.
Here is hoping all goes well! I will have an update after my pre-op which is on November 28th.
I am scared since I have never had any surgery in my life, but excited!
Still an allergy sufferer, In my early 20's I got a terrible chronic sinusitis infection that lasted nearly a month. At the time, I thought I had some other kind of illness and I ended up going to the ER since I had no health insurance. The physician diagnosed me with Chronic Sinusitus, prescribed some antibotics and eye drops, and I finally started to battle the infection that transpired from the infllammation of my sinuses.
I suspect that during that long bout of illness, my face was so swollen it pushed the little fat pads in my lower eyes out so much that after my sinus infection finally relaxed, they just couldn't return to normal. Prior to my sinus infection, I never had eye bags, and eye bags didn't appear to be hereditary as my family actually aged very well in that regard. As is likely notable in the photo to you, my lower eye bags are also quite asymmetrical.
Some days my eye bags fluctuate from looking like I stayed out too late, and some days they look like I got into a fight. As a manager of a large call center, I am tired of my staff asking me, "Did someone hit you?", "Have you been crying?", or, "Whoa, rough night, huh?" when I got a perfectly normal night of rest. '
What is doubly frustrating is when I reveal my insecurities and discuss the prospect of corrective cosmetic surgery, folks close to me say they do not see anything wrong with my looks. On one hand, I believe them. They may see me through a personal lens, and likely overlook flaws and just see me for "me". Kind of the way you may ignore your spouses mole, or scars, and see only the beautiful physical traits, and are blinded by the flaws they may have. I tend to view many others like that, focusing on their beauty rather than obvious flaws, which I wouldn't be surprised if others do..As well, beauty is in the eye the beholder, ( and, for another adage, we are our own worst critic).
Since I have gotten pretty good about posting photos with specific angles and wearing some bad-ass Smashbox concealer, some folks may think I am crazy when I explain I want to have a lower bleph. Then I just show them my photo without makeup, good lighting, or editing....and then they see what I mean.
While I am fully aware that looks are not everything, and looks fade, it would be nice to have that aspect called to my attention nearly once a week. At a "relatively young" age, I feel my lower eyes have experienced premature aging due to the physical stress my sinus infections pose.
I think that I have researched this for so long, and "paid my dues" mulling over whether or not it is worth it to invest in my physical form and perception of beauty that, it is time. Through all the time I have spent looking inward debating, "Am I such a vain person?" I have come to the conclusion that you don't have to explain to anyone why you are going through with your surgery, and, it doesn't make you a "bad person" to invest in yourself, and, you shouldn't feel bad for caring about your appearance if it is a realistic possibility you can alter it in a positive way, even, if it is an extreme situation such as going under the knife versus putting on a little eyeshadow.
I have waited a long to commit to surgery as I didn't want to just trust any doctor to touch my face with a scalp, or, a laser- which is the technique Dr.Yielding uses! I had various consultations from other plastic surgeons in Orlando who perform blepharoplasty, but none that had her same set of accreditation or portfolio of results. It does not hurt that her staff and office are also quite amazing, so far, along my journey.
Dr.Yielding is an ocuplastic surgeon and ophthalmologist, and board certified. It makes me feel more confident to know that I am in capable hands of not just a surgeon that has studied plastic surgery, but an MD that has a true breadth of understanding to eye anatomy specifically, so my eyesight may be protected and I may get some of the best results.
Surgery is scheduled for nearly a month out and now I am reading everything I can about recovery. I think I most afraid of the anesthesia, as my Dr. uses propofol for a twilight sedation (I don't like feeling out of control or "high"). Dr.Yielding assured me that her anesthesiologist monitors her patient closely, provides an oxygen mask, and chooses propofol rather than general anesthesia so her patients can breathe on their own, and recover more quickly.
Here is hoping all goes well! I will have an update after my pre-op which is on November 28th.
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UPDATED FROM demobunny
28 days pre
Waiting for Some Lab Results...hypothyroid?
I forgot to mention that when I visited Dr.Yielding for my recent consultation, when she was examining my face and using her fingertips to put pressure on my orbital area to check my fat pads, she asked if I had a thyroid condition. I stated, "I don't know..."
Come to find out from my visit after talking with the doctor as well as the nurse on site, swelling can be one of the many symptoms of hypothyroidism. My case does not seem as aggressive as the "Graves Disease" type of symptoms (my eyes are not bulging forward) typically associated with extreme hypothyroidism, but the swelling is apparent.
Dr.Yieliding ordered a TSH and TS3/TS4 test to check out my hormone levels. Dr.Yielding's staff explained if I was found to have a thyroid condition, it would not effect my ability to go into surgery, however it would be best to treat for the obvious reason of my overall health. Not to mention, it may improve my results,naturally, by treating one of the few possible underlying systemic causes for my eye puffiness.
I went to get my blood drawn last week, and I am awaiting the results now. I am honestly hoping that I do have a detectable thyroid issue. I presented myself to my general practice doctor several months ago to begin researching why my hair was starting to shed like crazy, leading to devastating loss which has been hurting my confidence. That doctor ordered similar tests, as well as a test to check my Ferritin levels to see if I have an iron deficiency. I pressed pause on rushing to get the blood work done at that time as I didn't really like that doctor (I feel he misdiagnosed a skin condition) and wanted to find another physician that I felt listened more to my input.
I decided that while I was going in to get the blood work done for Dr.Yielding, I might as well bring the order for my GP doctor, since I hadn't made a very strong effort to find another general practitioner since. I figured, nothing to lose--- and, in a way, I want to see what both doctors have to say about the results!
As the phlebotomist took about 3 vials of blood from me, and was reaching for more containers, I thought about what a vampire the lab is, and started to wonder how much blood was necessary?! Why again did I agree to let both doctors run similar tests? (Because I am stubborn and want to see if they both have the same verdict? Oh yeah, that's right....), After vial number five and a half I was finally sent on my way.
Now I play the waiting game to find out the results, and prepare for my pre-op visit which is on November 28th. Here is hoping they find something wrong with me (wow, what a terrible statement out of context!) so that perhaps I can improve even more of my health and physique through treatment.
For my next post, I am going to draft up some questions that I will intend to ask during my pre-op visit.
Come to find out from my visit after talking with the doctor as well as the nurse on site, swelling can be one of the many symptoms of hypothyroidism. My case does not seem as aggressive as the "Graves Disease" type of symptoms (my eyes are not bulging forward) typically associated with extreme hypothyroidism, but the swelling is apparent.
Dr.Yieliding ordered a TSH and TS3/TS4 test to check out my hormone levels. Dr.Yielding's staff explained if I was found to have a thyroid condition, it would not effect my ability to go into surgery, however it would be best to treat for the obvious reason of my overall health. Not to mention, it may improve my results,naturally, by treating one of the few possible underlying systemic causes for my eye puffiness.
I went to get my blood drawn last week, and I am awaiting the results now. I am honestly hoping that I do have a detectable thyroid issue. I presented myself to my general practice doctor several months ago to begin researching why my hair was starting to shed like crazy, leading to devastating loss which has been hurting my confidence. That doctor ordered similar tests, as well as a test to check my Ferritin levels to see if I have an iron deficiency. I pressed pause on rushing to get the blood work done at that time as I didn't really like that doctor (I feel he misdiagnosed a skin condition) and wanted to find another physician that I felt listened more to my input.
I decided that while I was going in to get the blood work done for Dr.Yielding, I might as well bring the order for my GP doctor, since I hadn't made a very strong effort to find another general practitioner since. I figured, nothing to lose--- and, in a way, I want to see what both doctors have to say about the results!
As the phlebotomist took about 3 vials of blood from me, and was reaching for more containers, I thought about what a vampire the lab is, and started to wonder how much blood was necessary?! Why again did I agree to let both doctors run similar tests? (Because I am stubborn and want to see if they both have the same verdict? Oh yeah, that's right....), After vial number five and a half I was finally sent on my way.
Now I play the waiting game to find out the results, and prepare for my pre-op visit which is on November 28th. Here is hoping they find something wrong with me (wow, what a terrible statement out of context!) so that perhaps I can improve even more of my health and physique through treatment.
For my next post, I am going to draft up some questions that I will intend to ask during my pre-op visit.
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November 18, 2016
Keep us updated, please!
I have fatty pads under my eyes and was recently diagnosed with hashimotos
Is he opposed to doing if you do have thyroid disease?
November 24, 2016
Hello there! Dr.Yielding's nurse practitioner advised that if I was diagnosed with a thyroid condition, that treating it would simply improve the results of the procedure as sometimes thyroid conditions can cause excessive swelling, especially in the face and around the eyes. Treating the systemic or underlying cause of your eye swelling (allergies, thyroid, dental infection, etc) will certainly help to reduce the inflammation and swelling, and if you already have fatty pads, improve your surgical results that much more. The staff assured me that even if I was diagnosed that it would NOT effect my ability to go through with the procedure. If that is something you are considering, that is one less thing you have to worry about, at least!
Now, I am not a doctor, but since you now know you have Hashimoto's, you might try your physicians advice whether it be hormone therapy or otherwise, to see if your eye puffiness reduces some, maybe you will come to find it was the culprit? I have a friend with Hashitmoto's, but it is combined with Lupus. For her, as a friend, I may not recommend an elective surgery because she has an immune system problem and any infection can make her very ill. If you just have the thyroid condition, though, your doctor can probably give you the clearance you are seeking so long as you are in relatively good health otherwise. :)
Now that you have a diagnosis, you can work towards feeling better, and then decide later if you still want to carry through with your procedure. Wishing you good health, and beauty in whatever way you choose to represent it!
Now, I am not a doctor, but since you now know you have Hashimoto's, you might try your physicians advice whether it be hormone therapy or otherwise, to see if your eye puffiness reduces some, maybe you will come to find it was the culprit? I have a friend with Hashitmoto's, but it is combined with Lupus. For her, as a friend, I may not recommend an elective surgery because she has an immune system problem and any infection can make her very ill. If you just have the thyroid condition, though, your doctor can probably give you the clearance you are seeking so long as you are in relatively good health otherwise. :)
Now that you have a diagnosis, you can work towards feeling better, and then decide later if you still want to carry through with your procedure. Wishing you good health, and beauty in whatever way you choose to represent it!
November 24, 2016
Thank you so much for the reply and so glad to hear you have a clean bill of health!!
UPDATED FROM demobunny
17 days pre
No Thyroid Condition Detected
Happy Thanksgiving, everyone!
Last week I got my blood work results back, and to my surprise, I am as healthy as an ox. All of my thyroid tests came back within normal range, and all my other panels for my physical (lipids, vitamins, blood cell count) are normal except for a borderline vitamin D deficiency. I am a little disappointed that what is causing my hair shedding is still a mystery, but, thankful that at this time, I can say I have my health.
I did ask my physician's staff previously that if they did find that I had a thyroid condition, if it would effect my surgery in some way, and the staff assured me the answer was "no". They explained a thyroid condition can exacerbate swelling, which, if the condition was treated, could improve the results of the surgery. The condition itself would not be a risk factor which would effect the prospect of electing surgery, to those of you with a condition or suspect for the condition, wondering.
This long weekend I am going to try to prepare some questions and I will post them, along with some answers, soon. My pre-op appointment is next Monday! Ahhhh! I am nervous but excited at this point.
Last week I got my blood work results back, and to my surprise, I am as healthy as an ox. All of my thyroid tests came back within normal range, and all my other panels for my physical (lipids, vitamins, blood cell count) are normal except for a borderline vitamin D deficiency. I am a little disappointed that what is causing my hair shedding is still a mystery, but, thankful that at this time, I can say I have my health.
I did ask my physician's staff previously that if they did find that I had a thyroid condition, if it would effect my surgery in some way, and the staff assured me the answer was "no". They explained a thyroid condition can exacerbate swelling, which, if the condition was treated, could improve the results of the surgery. The condition itself would not be a risk factor which would effect the prospect of electing surgery, to those of you with a condition or suspect for the condition, wondering.
This long weekend I am going to try to prepare some questions and I will post them, along with some answers, soon. My pre-op appointment is next Monday! Ahhhh! I am nervous but excited at this point.
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Love your review! Yes, you're right...you've paid your dues and deserve to get this surgery if you desire. Not sure if you've seen this yet, but here is a link to our Eyelid Surgery Forums. Looking forward to your updates!